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Exploring the Relationship among Motivational Constructs and Preservice Teachers' Use of Computational Thinking in Classrooms
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Akcaoglu, Mete; Özcan, Meryem Seyda; Hodges, Charles B. – Computers in the Schools, 2023
As a key motivational factor that determines future teaching success with Computational Thinking (CT), in this cross-sectional survey study, we investigated if and how preservice teachers' (n = 76) self-efficacy for CT teaching, their usage of CT tools, and their motivation (utility value) were (inter)related. Through a series of regression…
Descriptors: Computation, Thinking Skills, Preservice Teachers, Self Efficacy
Real Coding and Real Games: Design and Development of a Middle School Curriculum Using Unity 3D
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Akcaoglu, Mete; Dogan, Selcuk; Hodges, Charles B. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2022
In this paper, we describe the design, development, and implementation of a curriculum based on teaching computer science using an industry-standard game-design software: Unity 3D. We discuss the theoretical underpinnings of our instructional design process and steps we have taken to introduce complexity and maintain student motivation. We discuss…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Implementation, Coding
Cognitive and Motivational Impacts of Learning Game Design on Middle School Children
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Akcaoglu, Mete – ProQuest LLC, 2013
In today`s complex and fast-evolving world, problem solving is an important skill to possess. For young children to be successful at their future careers, they need to have the "skill" and the "will" to solve complex problems that are beyond the well-defined problems that they learn to solve at schools. One promising approach…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Teaching Methods, Skill Development, Computer Software